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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.96 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.96 and 124.60 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.96 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.96 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.96 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 28,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,902.22/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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